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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.43, 1,845.62 and 739.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.43, 1,845.62 and 739.97 is: 1,021.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.43 : 1,845.62 = 739.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.43/1,845.62 = 739.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.43x = 1,845.62 × 739.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.43x = 1,365,703.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,703.43/1,337.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,021.14

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